Past Events

Adventures in Nature – Tarcombe Ridge Walk
Our second Adventures in Nature walk showcased the dizzying heights and intense lows of the mysterious Tarcombe Valley. A mix of new and familiar faces was heartening to see. These walks are as much about exploring nature as they are about making new friends.Walkers met at the end of Donavans Rd before the now traditional…
Adventures in Nature – Rocky Ned Falls, Strathbogie Forest
Sunday the 3rd of April 2022 saw our small band of intrepid walkers tackle perhaps the most challenging SRCMN walk to date. Made up of newcomers and SRCMN walking veterans, the group was especially fit and motivated, managing to simultaneously keep up a cracking pace and take in all of the natural beauty and diversity on offer.
2021 AGM
Welcome to Helen McKernan, our new President This year’s AGM was a fantastic opportunity for the SRCMN committee and members of the public to get together in person after nearly 2 tough years of COVID. The hardship was not over yet though, as the gate lock at the Euroa Arboretum had decided to throw up…
Fungi Lunch and Slow Mushrooming with Alison Pouliot – Festival of Fungi 2021
Hosted in Euroa’s magnificent old flour mill by Northern Republic, the final event of the 2021 Festival of Fungi was a delight for the senses.
Fungi Workshop with Alison Pouliot – Festival of Fungi 2021
After the previous night’s Bioluminescence event in Euroa, it was time to delve deep into the strange and wonderful world of fungi.
Bioluminescence – Festival of Fungi ’21
The 2021 Festival of Fungi opening night. For the first time, Euroa’s storefronts, post office and red gums was set ablaze with fungi themed projections.
Riparian Walk #3.6 – Seven Creeks, Strathbogie
After scouting this walk in February 2020, it felt like an eternity since we’d been to this part of the Seven Creeks. Our first ever riparian walk started at the most downstream publicly accessible stretch of the Sevens, so for our last walk, we thought we’d see what the top had to offer. Turn out…
Riparian Walk #3.5 – Wallaby Gulley Nature Reserve, Upton Hill
The Wallaby Gulley Reserve isn’t on most people’s radar, but is a surprisingly accessible walk, albeit via dirt road.
Riparian Walk #3.4 – Bald Hill Creek, Strathbogie
Our Riparian Walks have been busy exploring the Strathbogie Shire’s best known waterways. For this walk, we wanted to go completely off the beaten path.
Stop Mynas Strathbogie – Workshop #2 2019
The SRCMN’s final event for the year heralded our third visit from Darebin Parklands Senior Ranger Peter Wiltshire. Since our first workshop, Peter has guided residents of the Strathbogie Shire. For his third visit, we moved out of the every beautiful Euroa Arboretum and into the backyards of Euroa. To put everything we had learned…
Riparian Walk #3.3 – Mountain Hut Creek, Kelvin View
After a few “best of” walks, it was back to doing what we do best: finding and exploring new, obscure and beautiful riparian areas in the Strathbogie Ranges. This was our last walk of the year, and it was one of the most spectacular to date. A lot had changed in the month since the…
2019 AGM
Conservation Group Plans For Next Decade of Work Strathbogie Ranges Conservation Management Network kicked off preparations for its 2020 to 2025 strategic plan when about 20 members gathered for the group’s Annual General Meeting in Ruffy on the weekend. Dr Jen Wilson, from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, provided a review of recent projects…
Stop Mynas Strathbogie – Workshop #1
The Stop Mynas Strathbogie program was born from the success of last years Common (Indian) Myna workshop at the gorgeous Euroa Arboretum. We were luck enough to again have Peter Wiltshire, a Senior Ranger from the Darebin Parklands, talk with the group about the impact Common Mynas can have on native bird populations. He also…
Riparian Walk #3.2 – Wombat Creek, Strathbogie
Continuing the trend of revisiting previously explored riparian areas, the Wombat Creek didn’t disappoint. The previous visit was in March and the scenery could not have been more different. Knee high grass, still wet from the previous night’s downpour instantly dampened all hopes of keeping dry feet intact. The walk pace was fairly leisurely, with…
Riparian Walk #3.1 – Boatholes Creek to Mineral Springs, Ruffy
After a winter hibernation, the acclaimed SRCMN riparian walks are back and better than ever, with this new series of six walks. The format this time is slightly different, with new routes mixed with old favorites from previous walks. The first walk to kick off the new series and new season was the fan favorite…
Under the Microscope 2019
On a stunning Euroa Winter’s day, 90 curious minds converged on the Euroa Football Club to learn about scientific research being conducted within the Strathbogie Ranges/Shire. An amazing lineup of speakers and fairly rapid timeline ensured that the audience was kept entertained while hearing the most important parts of what the speakers had to convey.…
Riparian Walk #5 – Hughes Creek, Tarcombe
With forecasts rapidly changing in the leadup to the walk, we weren’t sure what to expect from this unexpectedly fine Sunday morning. But as luck had it, the rain held off and made way for perfect walking conditions on the final walk in this series. An experienced gang of 7 rallied at the picnic ground…
Riparian Walk #4 – County Creek, Ruffy
It was a wintry but clear morning in Ruffy, where 21 nature enthusiasts met to tackle the County Creek gorges. Starting again at the Ruffy CFA shed before driving down to the starting point where the County Creek intersects the Longwood-Ruffy Rd, the tradition of the first part of the walk being the hardest was…
Riparian Walk #3 – Hughes Creek to Tarcombe
Despite the drizzle, 25 stoic walkers braved the weather to peruse this beautiful section of the Hughes Creek. Meeting at the Ruffy CFA shed, walkers piled into vehicles to the start point at Donovans Rd. The traditional pre-walk photo was taken before setting off down into the gorge. Rain from the chilly, saturnine night before…
Riparian Walk #2 – Wombat Creek
Our first walk for 2019 started with a bang, with 27 keen walkers setting out to explore the hidden gem that is Wombat Creek. With walkers from all over the state converging on Fergusons Rd, the cool, albeit dry conditions, were perfect for rambling down the creek. With the creek constantly rearing its head and…
Indian Myna Day
Sightings of Indian (Common) Mynas have recently increased within the Strathbogie Shire, with residents reporting birds not only in towns and along roads, but in farmland, kilometers from the closest towns. Indian Mynas are extremely adaptable, aggressive and intelligent birds that not only compete for nest locations with native species, but actively attack and destroy…
Roadside Vegetation Survey Presentation and Bus Trip
In 2018, the Strathbogie Shire commissioned Tim and Janet to undertake an unprecedentedly comprehensive survey of the Shire’s roadside vegetation health and diversity. What they found was a surprisingly diverse chain of ecosystems right next to our roadsides, something we take for granted every day. After delivering their recommendations to the council, the SRCMN knew…
Riparian Walk #1 – Strathbogie to Polly McQuinns
Our first walk in this new series of 5 walks took place on a beautiful spring morning. A chilly breeze soon gave way to perfect conditions, where 17 keen trekkers set out to conquer the Smiths Bridge to Polly McQuinns adventure. Knee high grass mixed with wombat holes, blackberrys, fence crossings and snakes made for…
Riparian Walk #6 – Emu Waterholes Creek
The last, and by far the coldest of our riparian walks began on a dead still and very frosty Ruffy morning. Nonetheless the turnout was great with every walker set to make the most of the perfect winters morning. The Emu Waterholes Creek walk was the easiest in the series, and ambling along the gentle…
Fungimap – How to use a fungi app with Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
The final event in the 2018 Fungi Festival saw a grey but relatively mild winters morning after a day of heavy rain; perfect fungi hunting weather. With a quick introductory talk on how to use the iNaturalist app from Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher, attendees loaded up their phones and set off hunting. The Euroa Arboretum proved…
Fungimap – Fungi of the Goulburn Broken with Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
The second last event in 2018’s Fungi Festival drew a crowd of both locals and dedicated fungi enthusiasts out of their homes on a chilly Friday night. Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher offered an introduction to the not-for-profit citizen science organisation called Fungimap, who work to increase fungi knowledge and conservation, as well as bring people with…
Fungi Festival Malaysian Feast and Intro Talk with Alison Pouliot
The first event in the 2018 SRCMN Fungi Festival lineup was huge, with over 70 fungi enthusiasts turning out for a short intro talk and Malaysian feast at the Strathbogie Memorial Hall. With the Hall near maximum capacity, everyone sat enthralled as the fervent Alison Pouliot delivered her introductory talk to the inquisitive crowd. Even…
Fungi Festival – Local Fungal Curiosities Workshop with Alison Pouliot
Following a highly entertaining workshop and Malaysian feast the previous night, the full day workshop with fungus expert Alison Pouliot captured the imagination of those who wanted to delve deeper into the bizarre world of fungus. Held at the Strathbogie Memorial Hall, attendees bore witness to a spectacular array of local, freshly harvested fungi. With…
Riparian Walk #5 – Boatholes Creek Ruffy
The fifth walk in the series of six walks departed at 9am from the Boatholes Rd bridge in Ruffy. The walk started rather cold, with a small campfire warming walkers before they departed. The weather steadily improved throughout the day with optimal temperatures for 17 strong walkers. Even with more than a few creek crossing…
Riparian Walk #4 – Hughes Creek Gorge
The fourth walk in the series of six walks departed at 9am from Hughes Creek Rd. Walkers were greeted with perfect walking conditions, with a mild but sunny day proving optimal for seeing the Hughes Creek Gorge at its best, while also staying nice and cool. Almost immediately, the shoes were off for the one…
Riparian Walk #3 – Gerars Creek
The third walk in the series of six walks kicked off at 9am from the Ruoaks Link bridge and finished on the intersection of Peters Lane and Tames Rd (at the bridge). Severe weather warnings had been forecast, but by the start of the walk, the weather had held so it was decided to continue…
Riparian Walk #2 – Brookleigh Rd to Strathbogie Township
The second walk in the series of six walks kicked off at 9am from the Brookleigh Rd bridge and finished at the Strathbogie CFA Shed. Despite the threat of heavy rain, 17 keen walker showed up to explore the upper Seven Creeks Reserve. With the thunder rolling in, the walk concluded with about 15 minutes…
Riparian Walk #1 – Polly McQuinns to Gooram Falls
The first walk in the series of six walks started at the Polly McQuinns weir and finished at the Gooram Falls car park on the Merton side (number 2). There was a great turnout, with 28 walkers coming out to enjoy the perfect weather and beautiful scenery of the Seven Creeks Reserve. Amongst the group…
Strathbogie Forest Moth Night
A balmy evening, without moonlight nor a hint of breeze, was the perfect backdrop for our second mothing night in the Strathbogie Forest. Twenty-six people joined moth expert Steve Williams on an evening of discovery, as we waited for these little magicians to appear from their hiding places. As daylight began to fade, they were…
A Day with Dr James Fitzsimons
New and Part-Time Landholder Euroa Forum 2017
The Strathbogie Ranges CMN is excited to bring you this year’s introductory event for New and Part-Time Landholders. This is a great event for those who would like to learn more about the area, meet some locals and get their advice and expertise on a variety of topics affecting new landholders. If you haven’t attended…
Revegetation Day – Ruffy
29/06/2017 On a sunny but bitterly cold Sunday in Ruffy, the SRCMN held a revegetation information event for local landholders. The aim of the day was to get the attendees thinking about flora on their land and covered topics such as: The advantages of revegetating cleared land The different species of seeds available How to…
2016 Festival of Fungi – Alison Pouliot
Strathbogie Workshop peeks into the Fungi Kingdom Whether you love fungi (mycophilia) or fear it (mycophobia) people attending the first event of the month long Fungi Festival in the Strathbogie Ranges on Saturday learnt there was much to appreciate in the Fungi Kingdom. Australian – Swiss ecologist Alison Pouliot enthralled 55 attendees over the day…
2016 Festival of Fungi – Puff Ball
Mushrooms kick up their heels after dark They came with mushrooms in their hair and mushrooms on their head. Some came as earthy beings and some wore their best dancing clothes. Local identity Shirley Saywell stole the show when she arrived as a mushroom – a puff ball. It was after all the Puff Ball. …
SRCMN recognized for achievements
At this year’s ‘Community Natural Resource Management Awards’ in the Goulburn Broken Catchment, our Network’s achievements were recognized. The SRCMN was awarded the Community Natural Resource Management Network Award for 2014-15. In the last year-and-a-half our Network has conducted a number of diverse projects that, together, culminated in a significant achievement for the Network and…
Wild Strathbogie Art – Schools lead the way.
November 2014 will see the exhibition of local art and artists in Wild Strathbogie. The exhibition will show at several venues, but the main gallery space will be at SheilaInc Gallery in Euroa. Other possible exhibition spaces are the Euroa Library, the Ruffy General Store and a venue in Strathbogie. The art-works will also be…
Stories from Country Workshop Euroa November
Stories From Country was a cultural story telling event auspiced by the SRCMN. It was held on the banks of the Sevens Creek at Euroa on the morning of November 11, 2013. More than 50 students from Euroa and Longwood Primary Schools took part. Taungurung Elder Uncle Larry Walsh, Isobel Morphy Walsh and Wamba Wamba…
Bush Tucker Field Day
The Bush Tucker Field day was a great success with 91 people (80 adults and 11 small children) attending the morning session with Dr Beth Gott.This is a spooky coincidence because Beth is 91 years old. Many indigenous people travelled long distances to be present.Melbourne , Gippsland, Wangaratta, Mansfield and Shepparton. Beth Gott delivered an…
2013 Butterfly Festival – Euroa Arboretum
Saturday 24th Nov was the end of a great week! About 55 people gathered at the Euroa Arboretum for a morning of butterfly catching, face painting and art, a delicious BBQ and some fascinating ‘show and tell’ after lunch. Plenty of kids and parents were on hand to catch butterflies for our makeshift butterfly house…
2012 Butterfly Festival – Violet Town Lepidoptera Extravaganza
A big crowd turned out for a balmy evening in Violet Town two Fridays ago, 23.11.12. In fact, this penultimate event of the Strathbogie Ranges Butterfly Festival actually began earlier in the afternoon, with the Honeysuckle Recreational & Environment Precinct (HREP) hosting a visit by the Kindergarten children to the Honeysuckle creek, where they had…
2012 Butterfly Festival – Opening night at the ‘Lepidoptera’ Art exhibition
The new SheilaInc Gallery in Binney Street, Euroa was humming with excitement on the opening night of the Lepidoptera Art Exhibition. Artists and patrons of the arts crowded into the gallery to enjoy the works . Kate Auty , Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability , opened the exhibition and awarded the prize for the piece that best portrayed the…
Stone Tool Success at the Arboretum
The community Stone Artifacts Day held recently (30.6.12) at the Euroa Arboretum, was an outstanding success. Despite the cold, rainy weather, everyone that booked came, and then some more. In developing the idea for the day, we’d felt 20 to 30 people would be a good turnout. With a few less, we could have a…
Trees and Climate Change – Talk by Dr Greg Moore
An entertaining and engaging address to an attentive group of farmers and landholders was delivered on Sat Sept 24 by arborist Dr Greg Moore on the subject of trees and climate change. Dr Moore cited examples of how a changing climate will have both positive and negative impacts on rural communities. Climate change will be…

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